Date of Award
8-23-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Food Studies
Advisor(s)
Rick Welsh
Keywords
Adaptive strategies;Barriers;Central New York;Climate change;Farmers;Impacts
Abstract
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is already impacting the United States and other region, although its effects differ across regions. While extensive research has focused on how climate change affects agriculture in the northeastern United States, there is a lack of studies specific to the Central New York area and the perspectives of small-scale farmers regarding the effects of climate change on their practices. This study addresses this knowledge gap by investigating the perspectives of farmers in the region on climate change through in-depth interviews with small-scale farmers in Central New York. The study also examines the challenges and impacts they face and explores the adaptive measures they are taking on their farms. Findings from the study reveal diverse perspectives among Central New York farmers regarding the impacts of climate change. Furthermore, the adaptive strategies employed by farmers exhibit significant variability. While they are proactively adopting strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, they are confronted with numerous challenges in the process such as limited access to financial resources, labor, land, technical expertise, and information. This study is a first step in understanding what Central New York farmers think about and how they deal with the risks of climate change. Also, it shows the importance of engaging with local farmers to understand where additional climate adaptation policy is needed.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Sarfo, Frank, "CLIMATE CHANGE PERSPECTIVES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK- BARRIERS, ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS." (2024). Theses - ALL. 895.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/895
